Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday ...

Decoding people’s intentions so we can interpret their behavior and respond appropriately is challenging, especially when it comes to passive-aggressiveness. Attributional Ambiguity In social ...

The phrases passive-aggressive people use without even realizing it can cause emotional harm and confusion. Just because someone might be expressing negative emotions in a subconscious way, that doesn ...

Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who engage in it think it has no consequences, it can actually do everything from ...

When a prickly comment comes wrapped in a smile, it's a bit harder to uncover Passive-aggressive behavior can make friendship confusing. One second, you’re clinking glasses of espresso martinis over ...

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...

When someone constantly speaks to you from a place of indirect judgment because they're afraid to say what they think, it's extremely hurtful. We've all known people who have plenty of thoughts and ...

It’s not always loud fights that end relationships, but covert patterns of behavior that slowly pull them apart. Here are four such patterns to look out for. “It wasn’t one big fight. No cheating. No ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Dear For Love & Money, I'm a direct person. I say what I mean and mean what I say. This approach has always worked for me. Even when my honesty ...

Passive aggressive leadership in action. As a communications coach to executives and entrepreneurs all over the world, I’ve seen the team-building challenges that passive-aggressive organizations face ...